Elder Abuse Hotline: To report suspected cases of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation, or those 60 or older who are being hurt or taken advantage of by someone you know, call toll-free 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337) or 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873). Sponsored by the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

• "Dual Diagnosis" presentation, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Barbara Ghen from Wellspring Counseling Center and Martha Rodriguez from Baycare will speak and answer questions about dual diagnosis. Both women are certified addiction specialists. A person who has both an alcohol or drug problem, as well as an emotional or psychiatric problem, is said to have a dual diagnosis. There is no cost to attend. The public is welcome. Call the Beautiful Mind, (352) 684-0004.

• Family support group, 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays. For family members of loved ones who have a mental illness. Call the Beautiful Mind, (352) 684-0004.

• Wellness and Recovery group, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays; Wellness Support group, 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays. The group is for adults living with a mental illness. Call the Beautiful Mind, (352) 684-0004.

Visit namihernandofl.org or NAMI.org.

SHINE Program Assists Seniors with Health Insurance: The Florida Department of Elder Affairs offers the free SHINE program (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) at the following locations in Hernando County:

Optional free nicotine replacement therapy is offered, and include patches, gum or lozenges. The program is funded by the Florida Department of Health. To register, call (813) 929-1000, ext. 213, or contact Veronique Polo at vpolo@gnahec.org.

CoDA (Co-Dependents Anonymous): Words of Wisdom group, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Salvation Army Fellowship Hall, 15464 Cortez Blvd. The purpose of this program is for the development of healthy relationships and the building of self-esteem. Email valwow@tampabay.rr.com.

Hernando Gift Room: This free service, provided by the American Cancer Society, is open noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at 14540 Cortez Blvd., Suite 203, in the Pinebrook Regional Medical Center, west of Brooksville. The Gift Room provides uninsured and under-insured patients with free wigs, hats and head coverings (scarves, kerchiefs, beanies and knitted caps), prosthesis and mastectomy bras, as well as emotional support for people going through chemotherapy. To learn more, call the American Cancer Society toll-free at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

Memory Screenings: The Alzheimer's Family Organization will offer free memory screenings at a Brooksville location onTuesday. Appointments must be scheduled. Those interested may call (727) 848-8888 or toll-free 1-888-496-8004.

Crescent Community Clinic: The clinic, 5244 Commercial Way (Winchester Plaza), provides primary medical, dental and mental health services to uninsured adults ages 18-64 who meet the federal poverty guidelines. Those wishing to receive services from the nonprofit, volunteer-staffed clinic must first apply for services. To apply, potential patients must visit the website at crescentclinic.org and download the application on the first page. The clinic is staffed by volunteers from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. For information, call (352) 610-9916. Potential patients are not to call the office for appointments.

High Point Health Fair: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, High Point Community Center, 12249 Club House Road. Includes medical vendors, flu and pneumonia shots by Maxim Health Care (bring photo ID and medical cards), diabetes screenings courtesy of the High Point Lions Club and blood-pressure screenings courtesy of the High Point Volunteer Fire Department. There will be prizes from vendors. Sponsored by the High Point Ladies Fire Auxiliary. (352) 597-3852 or (352) 596-8485.

Holiday Grief Workshop: 3 p.m. today, HPH Hospice, 12260 Cortez Blvd. Led by a hospice bereavement counselor who will give tips on coping with grief during the holiday season. The workshop will also be offered Dec. 11. Preregistration requested. Toll-free 1-800-486-8784. Web: hph-hospice.org.

Hospice Bereavement Support Group: 3 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, HPH Hospice, 12260 Cortez Blvd. This is an ongoing bereavement support group for adults grieving the death of a loved one. There is no cost and no reservations required. Toll-free 1-800-486-8784. Web: hph-hospice.org.

Moving On: 12:15 p.m. Thursdays, Perkins Family Restaurant, 4685 Commercial Way. This is a self-help support group for seniors who have difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one. Marilyn, (352) 593-4736, or Rita, (352) 684-3916.

Overeaters Anonymous: 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2301 Deltona Blvd. Option coffee and fellowship will follow the meeting. This is a newly formed group. Ann, (352) 346-6962, or Julie, (352) 688-2877. New Beginnings group, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Fridays, also at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Betty, (352) 666-1710. This is a 12-step program for those suffering from compulsive overeating. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins for this support group.

'Understanding Your Medicare Options' program: 10 a.m. Friday, Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. The discussion will include Medicare and what it covers, Medicare Advantage, Medicare D (prescription drugs) and how to compare plans while looking at out-of-pocket limits. There will be time for questions and answers. Advance registration is recommended. RSVP to (352) 754-4043.

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Grief Share — Surviving the Holidays: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Christian Church in the Wildwood, Building B, 10051 Country Road. The cost for the workbook is $5. Register online at ccwildwood.com (click on "Register for Events"). (352) 596-1388, ext. 224.

Overeaters Anonymous: Bridge to Serenity group, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Nativity Lutheran Church, 6363 Commercial Way. This is a 12-step program for those suffering from compulsive overeating. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins for this support group. Belinda, (352) 293-3455.

Send information for the Health and Support column to Phyllis Day, Hernando Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613; fax to (352) 754-6133; or email pday@tampabay.com. Deadline for this news is two weeks before event or reservation deadline. Information cannot be published if the time, date, place, ticket price (if applicable) or contact person and phone number are missing. For information, call (352) 754-6101 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.